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Adult $268|Child $138|Family $674 Departs daily 8.30am - 5pm Sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef aboard Ocean Spirit Cruises spacious catamaran. Snorkel or dive the pristine reef in the shallow waters of the cay or view the reef from a glass bottom boat. Michaelmas Cay is a National Park and a protected sanctuary for hundreds of migratory seabirds.
Set sail to Michaelmas Cay on the Great Barrier Reef aboard Ocean Spirit's comfortable sailing catamaran. Snorkel or dive the fringing reef and view from the comfort of a glass bottom boat. Enjoy the crystal clear waters with easy access off the spectacular white sand beach and observe the myriad of seabirds that call this protected sanctuary home. Michaelmas Cay is a major natural seabird habitat and one of the most important in the Southern Hemisphere. It is home to at least 23 species of seabirds. Many breeds find this island an ideal nesting habitat and is one of the most significant bird sanctuaries on the Great Barrier Reef.
Ocean Spirit is a high standard operator with Climate Action and Advanced Ecotourism Certification. From the wind in her sails to eco friendly practices - theirs is a gentle footprint on our Iconic Great Barrier Reef.
- Return Ocean Spirit cruise from Cairns
- Experience 4 hours at Michaelmas Cay on the Reef.
- Morning tea with muffins and focaccia
- Afternoon tea with tropical fruit platter and cake of the day.
- Hot and cold buffet lunch, including fresh prawns.
- Snorkelling equipment & instruction.
- Buoyancy vests.
- Marine Biologist reef presentation.
- Semi-submersible OR glass bottom boat coral viewing tour with commentary.
- Fish feeding presentation on arrival.
- Glass of complimentary sparkling wine served on the homeward journey, with cheese and crackers.
- Water fountain onboard (For drinking or refilling water bottles)
- Lycra Suit hire $24 each
- Introductory dive $160
PLEASE READ dive medical before booking any dives. This will be required to be completed on the day of travel.
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- Hat & Shirt for sun protection.
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
Optional extras
- Lycra Suit hire $24 each
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My Experience: A Review Of Ocean Spirit Cruises To Michaelmas Cay
Since making Cairns my home a little over a year ago, I’m grateful to say that I’ve been able to cross off many first time experiences from the old bucket list. Think, scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef , swimming with sharks, and even witnessing a majestic manta ray glide by while snorkelling the Frankland Islands .
One of my biggest highlights in particular; Getting to chill with not one but six green sea turtles as they munched in the shallows on seagrass, and cruised through the coral beds without a care in the world.
Michaelmas Cay has a teeming variety of marine life to delight for hours. If you’re curious about what to expect on a stunning day trip that offers encounters like the one above, then I’ll share with you my experience onboard Ocean Spirit Cruises to Michaelmas Reef.
Jump On Board Ocean Spirit Cruises With Me
Normally, I’m not one for early starts. But when you’re blessed with the good fortune to secure a spot on a day trip out to the reef, there’s a different energy that moves you.
Upon check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal at Cairns Marlin Marina, I was directed to make my way along the jetty to jump onboard the Ocean Spirit catamaran. Here I was greeted by the friendly crew, decked out in their traditional navy blue and white striped shirts.
After finding myself a seat upstairs on the outside deck and setting up camp for the 2-hour journey to Michaelmas Cay, I grabbed myself some morning tea that was on offer in the main cabin. A mix of blueberry and double choc chip muffins, focaccias, tea and coffee.
The Cruise Out To Michaelmas Cay
With the early morning sun starting to warm the day, we set out on glassy waters towards our destination. The crew gave an informative safety briefing before allowing us to freely explore the boat.
Marine Biologist Becky presented an interesting Great Barrier Reef marine bio talk as we passed by Green Island , and I learnt how Sand Cays are formed, much like the one we were visiting inside Michaelmas and Upolu Cays National Park.
Coasting along on the 32 metre sailing catamaran, I ventured out onto the front deck to watch the water change colours from deep blue to turquoise, passing other sandy cays along the way. Looking out on the horizon ahead, I had the brief pleasure of spotting a dolphin pop up for air as it crossed our path!
Paradise Found
We finally arrived at our little slice of heaven on Earth, AKA: Michaelmas Cay. The crew dropped anchor just off shore where crystal clear waters surrounded us on all sides.
To the delight of children and adults alike, the Ocean Spirit squad hosted a fish feeding presentation off the side of the boat to be greeted by a swarm of all sorts of tropical fish fighting for a mid-morning snack.
From there everyone dispersed into their different activities for the day. I decided to jump on the first glass bottom boat tour at 11am.
Pro Tip: If you want to maximise your time out on the cay and snorkelling the reef, I recommend doing the 11am glass bottom boat tour first thing, then having lunch straight after that. That way you can catch the beach buggy boat over to Michaelmas and enjoy more uninterrupted time out on the cay and the reef before the last beach buggy departs at 2:30pm.
The Glass Bottom Boat Tour
By doing the glass bottom boat tour first cab off the rank, it was a great way to get a glimpse of what to expect when the time came for snorkelling. Underwater garden beds full of giant clams, big brain corals, soft swaying corals, mellow moorish idol fish and more. Some people even spotted a turtle poppin its noggin above water for air. The tour ran for about 30 minutes before coming back to the mothership.
Lunch Is Served
We arrived back from the glass bottom boat tour just in time for lunch to be served in the main cabin.
A spread of hot and cold dishes were on offer from 11:30am - 1:30pm. Steamed rice, Japanese pork curry, creamy potato bake, veggie ratatouille, a selection of cold salads and meats, along with fresh bread rolls were all on the menu. Cold drinking water was supplied on tap, while soft drinks and other beverages were available to purchase from the bar.
Michaelmas Cay
After lunch, I suited up and collected my snorkelling gear (which is included) ready to catch the beach buggy boat over to the cay. Because Ocean Spirit is unable to pull up to the beach, the crew operate a water taxi service that ferries people to and from the catamaran to the cay every 15-20 mins or so.
So even if you did skip the glass bottom boat tour in the morning in your eagerness to go snorkelling, there is a shuttle to bring you back for lunch or to use the bathroom. Yes, it should be mentioned here that there are no facilities on the white sandy island. It’s an important home, sanctuary and breeding mecca for hundreds of migratory seabirds . You’ll see a roped off section on the beach, along with signs requesting not to cross it.
Jumping off the boat and onto the white sandy beach, I immediately fell in love with this place. The crystal clear waters invited me to dive in and explore its underwater gems. You have the options to do a guided snorkel tour with one of the crew members, or simply go on your own adventure.
Michaelmas Reef
I dropped my towel and water bottle on the beach, grabbed some defog from the crew stationed on the cay, and with GoPro in hand, I set out to see what I could find. Within a matter of seconds, to my extreme delight, I came across my first sea turtle just chilling, munching on seagrass in the shallows.
As I cruised along the surface I came across more and more of them, which just simply made my day! Completely unphased by the snorkelers ogling them.
Venturing out further to where the abundant coral garden beds started to appear, my eyes were delighted with the sights of giant, multi-coloured clams, curious little clown fish hiding amongst anemones, fluorescent nudibranchs, Christmas tree worms, giant trevally and more sea turtles playfully swimming along the reef!
I returned back to the shore, shed my gear and just simply soaked in the sun until it was time to return to the catamaran. Those of us who were still on the beach loaded up on the last buggy boat, leaving the cay just as we found it.
The Journey Home
Back onboard the catamaran, the friendly crew collected our snorkel gear and directed us to grab some afternoon tea from the main cabin and relax on deck as we made the journey back to Cairns.
In my experience it was a stunner of a day out on the Great Barrier Reef! With activities like snorkelling, birdwatching, and relaxing on the beach, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
If you're visiting Cairns and looking for a nice chill day out on the reef with the option to visit pristine white sand beaches and snorkelling to your little heart’s content, the Ocean Spirit Cruise to Michaelmas Cay is a great choice whether you’re a solo traveller, a couple, travelling with friends, or on holidays with family.
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The sailing yacht OCEAN SPIRIT is a 32 m 105 (ft) well proportioned composite luxury yacht which was built at Southern Ocean Yachts and designed by Dave Warren. A well sized catamaran OCEAN SPIRIT is a very high quality Australian built superyacht which was launched to celebration in 1988. She is a traditional catamaran.
The Building & Yacht Design of Luxury Yacht OCEAN SPIRIT
Dave Warren was the naval architect involved in the formal nautical design work for OCEAN SPIRIT. Dave Warren is also associated with the yacht wider design collaboration for this boat. Built by Southern Ocean Yachts this vessel was completed in the country of Australia. She was successfully launched in Kincumber Nsw in 1988 before being delivered to the owner. The hull was built out of composite. The sailing yacht superstructure component is fabricated extensively from composite. With a width of 13.5 m / 44.3 ft OCEAN SPIRIT has open internal space. A fairly shallow draught of 1.8m (5.9ft) determines the list of worldwide marinas she can berth in, depending on their minimum characteristics.
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A List of the Specifications of the OCEAN SPIRIT:
| Superyacht Name: | Sailing Yacht OCEAN SPIRIT |
|---|---|
| Ex: | 4 |
| Built By: | Southern Ocean Yachts |
| Built in: | Kincumber Nsw, Australian |
| Launched in: | 1988 |
| Length Overall: | 31.94 metres / 104.8 feet. |
| Waterline Length: | 28.74 (94.3 ft) |
| Naval Architecture: | Dave Warren, Dave Warren |
| Gross Tonnes: | 118 |
| Nett Tonnes: | 62 |
| Hull / Superstructure Construction Material: | composite / composite |
| Owner of OCEAN SPIRIT: | Unknown |
| OCEAN SPIRIT available for luxury yacht charters: | - |
| Is the yacht for sale: | - |
| Helicopter Landing Pad: | No |
| Material Used For Deck: | grp |
| The Country the Yacht is Flagged in: | Australian |
| Official registry port is: | Cairns |
| Home port: | Cairns, Australia |
| Class society used: | DNV (Det Norske Veritas) |
| Main Engine(s) is two 416 HP / 306 Kilowatts Deutz-Mwm. Engine Model: | TBD234 V6 diesel. |
| Giving the combined power of 832 HP /612 KW. | |
| Fresh water: | unknown. |
| Generators: | Mwm 2 times 35 kilowatts. |
| Yacht Beam: | 13.5m/44.3ft. |
| Waterline Length (LWL): | 28.74m/94.3ft. |
| Draught Maximum: | 1.8m/5.9ft. |
| Yacht Type: | catamaran. |
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OCEAN SPIRIT features a grp deck.
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Ocean Spirit Reef Cruise
Set sail aboard the beautiful 32 metre sailing catamaran, Ocean Spirit, to experience Michaelmas Cay’s unique reef environment - a pristine sand cay surrounded by fringing reef and a protected sanctuary for migratory seabirds. Your cruise will combine motor and sailing, depending on the day’s conditions.
Be active and enjoy all the included activities – snorkel in the cay’s protected shallow waters, cruise in the semi-sub for a diver’s view of the reef, watch the fish feeding presentation and observe the island bird life. Throughout the day, the “beach buggy shuttle” will transfer you between Ocean Spirit and the beach. To protect this renowned bird sanctuary, access on the cay is limited to the roped beach area. If you prefer a more leisurely day on the Great Barrier Reef, relax on the beach or onboard Ocean Spirit’s spacious decks. The choice is yours!
Included in your day with Ocean Spirit
- Return Ocean Spirit cruise from Cairns.
- 8.5 hours experience with 4 hours on the Reef
- Morning and afternoon teas.
- Hot and cold buffet lunch including fresh prawns
- Fish feeding presentation on arrival
- Snorkelling equipment and instruction
- Buoyancy vests
- Marine Biologist presentation
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour with commentary.
- Glass of complimentary sparkling wine served on the homeward journey, cheese and crackers
- Lycra suits
Our buffet lunch is catered by a 5 Star Cairns Hotel to meet a variety of tastes and needs, including Gluten Free and vegetarian dishes. If you have any food allergies or specific dietary requirements, please advise at time of booking. Please note an extra charge may apply for some requests.
Ocean Spirit Cruise Itinerary Ocean Spirit operates daily, some times and scheduled activities may vary subject to conditions on the day.
- 7:30 am Check-in at Ocean Spirit’s counter inside the Reef Fleet Terminal for boarding passes.
- 8:00 am Boarding commences. Complimentary tea and coffee served until departure.
- 8:30 am Depart Cairns for Michaelmas Cay and the Great Barrier Reef
- 9:00 am Safety demonstration, reef brief and snorkelling demonstration..
- 9:30 am Informative Marine Biologist slide show presentation.
- 10.00 am Dive brief for introductory divers.
- 10:30 am Arrive at Michaelmas Cay. Reef Activities commence: - Fish feeding presentation - Snorkelling - Semi-submersible coral viewing tour - Scuba diving for introductory divers. (Dive session times are 11:00am, 12:15pm & 1:30pm)
- 12:00-1:30 pm Buffet lunch served onboard.
- Time to enjoy more Reef Activities!
- 2:30 pm Afternoon tea is served onboard
- On completion of safety head count we depart Michaelmas Cay for return journey to Cairns.
- Glass of complimentary sparkling wine served on the homeward journey, cheese and crackers.
- 5:00 pm Arrive Cairns.
Snorkelling at Michaelmas Cay Snorkelling is fun and a great way to experience the many treasures of the Great Barrier Reef! With easy access from the beach at Michaelmas Cay, people of all ages, whether you’re experienced or a novice, can enjoy the reef, quietly drifting over the myriad of corals and colourful fish. The Cay, with its calm, shallow waters, is ideal for first-timers and young families who want to experience it together. Most of the reef's diversity, around 90% of it, is known to be in the top 4 metres of the water.
A mask, a snorkel and fins are all provided and you’re set for your snorkel adventure on Michaelmas Cay. Our qualified crew are on hand to supervise and show you the basics (if you need them). Buoyancy vests are also provided and will help you stay effortlessly afloat as you discover the world below.
For some great snorkelling tips, make sure to watch the crew’s fun snorkelling demonstration on your journey to Michaelmas Cay too.
Lycra Suits Lycra suits are available for adults and children entering the water, providing sun protection and reducing the possibility of stings and irritations from marine stingers that can frequent tropical waters seasonally. The lycra suits have long sleeves and legs with a hood and mittens. They're a great fun fashion statement and photo opportunity too!
Semi-submersible Coral Reef Viewing Tour Cruising in our air-conditioned semi-sub, seated just one metre below the waterline, you’ll get a diver’s view of the reef without getting wet!
With the large viewing windows, our expert crew provide an informative commentary on the corals and marine life before your eyes as you learn about the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef in this interactive tour.
You’ll be in the midst of beautiful coral formations as we observe a treasure trove of marine life going about their daily life. The reefs surrounding Michaelmas Cay are home to several varieties of spectacular giant clams, sea turtles, giant trevally, hump-headed parrotfish, black tip reef sharks and a magnificent variety of colourful and exotic tropical fish.
Our semi-sub tour takes around 30 minutes and is included in your day at no extra cost so make sure you hop on board to join us for an up close encounter of a very special kind!
Marine Biologist Guided Snorkel Tour If you’d like to learn more about the fascinating marine creatures of the reef, you can join an optional guided snorkel tour with the marine biologist. You’ll be part of a small group as you get an up close and personal insight into this amazing underwater world.
Michaelmas reef is renowned for an abundance of giant clams and sea turtles amongst a myriad of colourful marine life. Just some of the commonly seen marine life you may encounter on the guided snorkel tour include all types of hard and soft corals (there are over 400 types of corals on the Great Barrier Reef!), colourful parrotfish and fusiliers, schooling fish, trevally, clownfish (Nemo!), sea cucumbers and giant clams.
This tour is conducted directly from the beach in the cay’s protected waters. Depending on your level of experience, both beginner and more advanced tours are offered. The tour lasts for approximately 45 minutes and is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy together. It’s a great educational experience and most of all a lot of fun!
Optional extra Introductory diving at Michaelmas Cay Explore the reef from a fish’s point of view! Scuba diving is a close encounter of the most unique kind. Glide past stunning coral formations, swim along with schools of fish and discover what’s hiding in the reefs around Michaelmas Cay.
No experience is necessary to take a fully supervised, guided introductory dive and you’ll be able to add another dimension to your reef experience delving beyond what a snorkeller can see in this special underwater world.
It’s fun and easy with one of our professional and experienced instructors by your side who will guide you through every aspect of your dive, allowing you to have a relaxed, enjoyable experience.
The only requirements are that you are over 12 years of age, pass the onboard medical questionnaire and participate in our 30 minute dive brief.
Michaelmas Cay is the perfect dive site for first-timers. The island is wind protected and its waters calm and shallow. Once at Michaelmas Cay, you’ll gear-up and start your dive experience with a skills practice session with your instructor in the shallows of the cay and soon you will be ready for your dive adventure!
At the completion of your first Scuba Dive, you’ll also receive a certificate of recognition and exciting memories to last a lifetime!
If you are considering an introductory dive please see our dive crew on boarding the vessel. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment as places are limited.
All equipment, including wetsuits and prescription masks (if required) are included. Multi-lingual diving instructors are available upon request, however it is advisable to contact our office for specific language needs to ensure availability.
About Michaelmas Cay A low lying vegetated sand cay encircled by a spectacular fringing reef, Michaelmas Cay is a National Park and a protected sanctuary for migratory seabirds.
Michaelmas Cay is a small, vegetated sand cay
Located on the western tip of Michaelmas Reef 43km north-east of Cairns and 17km north of Green Island. The vegetated coral reef island covers an area of 1.8 hectares and rises to a height of 3.5m above sea level. Around 360m long x 50m wide.
For a period during the late 1800s and early 1900s the island was used by sea cucumber pickers (Beche-de-mer) and for guano mining. In 1937 it was declared a fauna sanctuary and formally a national park in 1975. The Cay has cultural significance to the local Gungandji, Mandingalbay-Yidinji and Yirriganydji indigenous peoples.
How the Sand Cay formed Michaelmas Cay was formed by the accumulation of broken coral, shells and remains of calcareous algae, continually washed over the reef by currents. Seeds deposited by visiting birds over time, and the resulting vegetation, helped to stabilise the cay. The formation of beach rock (sand and other reef remnants cemented into a rock by the action of algae) further stabilised the cay. The seeds carried in by the birds and the waves help vegetation flourish which in turn provides an ideal habitat for the seabirds to roost and nest.
The Cay is rich with a myriad of sea life including green sea turtles (which occasionally nest on the cay), molluscs and invertebrates of all kinds and hundreds of species of tropical reef fish including Humphead Maori Wrasse. The reef surrounding the Cay is especially renowned for its abundance of giant clams.
Cay Flora The Cay’s vegetation is low growing and composed of grasses including sand spinifex Spinifex sericeus, stalky grass Lepturis repens and other cover such as goat’s foot vine and bulls head vine and Sea purslane Sesuvium portulacastrum.
Access to Michaelmas Cay is only allowed between 9.30am and 3pm daily and is limited to the restricted access area marked out by rope.
A Protected Bird Sanctuary Michaelmas Cay is a major natural seabird habitat and one of the most important in the Southern Hemisphere. It is home to at least 23 species of seabirds. Many breeds find this island an ideal nesting habitat and is one of the most significant bird sanctuaries on the Great Barrier Reef. At the height of nesting and breeding season (during Summer months) up to 20,000 birds have been observed. Breeding activity occurs throughout the year, most of the seabird species breed annually, Sooty Terns breed every 8.5 months.
Daily Departures from Cairns Reef Fleet Terminal Vessel departs at 8.30am and returns at 5.00pm.
Coach Transfers Transfers from most Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels/accommodation are available. Pick up times are advised on booking confirmation.
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Sam Chandler
Certainly a great day, crew supportive. Excellent variety of activities. My first time to the reef, what a magnificent place, thank you so much.
Barbara Barnsley
With perfect weather little could go wrong. I had a wonderful day and particularly thought the crew did all they could to make sure all went well.
John Lamidey
Could not have been better! Helpful, attentive staff, excellent facilities for underwater viewing for novices.
Gillian Smith
Fantastic experience! Staff were friendly and professional. Snorkelling & Submersible experiences Awesome. Possibly in terms of improvement the only suggestion I could add is the buffet is good, but it could be even developed further and key items - eg fish ran out without being replenished. Overall the cruise experience was amazing and will be long remembered!
Georgette Apap
Enjoyed the day, time spent on the reef should have been longer.... not long enough to enjoy the sights.
Carmel Brown
Great stay on the reef
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Check-in at Maʻalaea Harbor Shops, next to Maui Ocean Center.
Have a delicious continental breakfast as you head to Honolua Bay from Maʻalaea Harbor. Once you arrive, get ready to snorkel and swim in the crystal clear ocean waters. After snorkeling in two different locations, you will also enjoy a yummy BBQ lunch before heading back along the Kaanapali Coast.
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Pick-up/check-in time & location.
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
- Pacific Whale Foundation Ocean Store (Suite 211)
Parking information
- There is parking available in front of the Maui Ocean Center for $1.00 and hour. There is also a parking lot in Maʻalaea Boat Harbor, which costs $0.50 an hour or $12.00 for 24 hours. Prices are subject to change. If your parties include mobility challenged passengers, you can park in the handicapped spots just in front of the Ocean Store. One of the members of your party can check-in at the store and get further directions on driving to the boat.
Important activity information
Restrictions.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- Full face snorkel masks are not permitted on this snorkel cruise.
- Non-reef safe sunscreen is not permitted on the snorkel cruise. It is imperative to read the ingredient list as the term "reef safe" is not regulated and is commonly used as a marketing device. Sunscreen containing the following is not permitted: oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, avobenzine, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, and ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Drinks are available for purchase.
Required items to bring & attire
- Credit card
- Swimming attire
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10 out of 10 for this experience. Not only did we have amazing snorkeling, we had a super fun 5 hours with the entire experience. The food was great, we didn’t expect to eat much with how early it was and we ended up ... eating a bunch. Can’t say enough good things about the crew. They were helpful and knowledgeable. I especially appreciated the passion they had for taking care of the environments we encountered. If you are wondering who to use to snorkel when your in Maui look no further. I am sure you won’t be disappointed.
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- Any changes made after 15:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount. This includes, but not limited to, change of the activity date/ time, package, the number of participants, etc.
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A great way to spend your day is out at sea. And there’s no place better to do that, than Mirabelllo Bay. With its small islands, deep blue sea, unique formation of land full of coves with crystal clear water which takes your breath away. Book one of our Sailing trips which are totally customisable, or we can tailor one which suits your needs and taste.
Short trip following the coast, will take us to some of the most secluded coves of the gulf. With crystal clear water so inviting, you will not be able to resist but to dive in. Masks and snorkels will be available, or just swim around and build up an appetite for our refreshment, fruit and snacks which will await for you once you are back onboard, to relax and enjoy them, and the scenery. After all the fun is over its time to head back, with memories that will last a life time.
We will start our day with a cruise along the coast line around Spinalonga island towards Kolokytha Peninsula. Where we will anchor in one of the best bays of the area, so you can enjoy a morning swim or just relax under the warm sun with some refreshments and local greek fruit. Then we can start our cruise to one of the small fishing villages or the main city to enjoy your lunch and some shopping. Time for one more dip in the sea and some snorkelling before heading back to our departure point.
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A great way to spend your day is out at sea. And there’s no place better to do that, than Mirabelllo Bay. With its small islands, deep blue sea, unique formation of land full of coves with crystal clear water which takes your breath away. Book one of our Sailing trips which are totally customisable, or we can tailor one which suits your needs and taste.
HALF DAY (4 hours) 800€
FULL DAY (8 hours) 1400€
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| Vessel Type : | Schooner Rig Catamaran |
| Length x Beam : | 32m x 12.8m (2 decks) |
| Draft : | 1.8 m |
| Cruising Speed : | 14 knots |
| Cruise Capacity : | 150 |
| Maximum Capacity : | 180 passengers |
| On Board Air Supply : | Yes |
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OCEAN SPIRIT Book one of our Sailing trips A great way to spend your day is out at sea. And there's no place better to do that, than Mirabelllo Bay. With its small islands, deep blue sea, unique formation of land full of coves with crystal clear water which takes your breath away.
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Posts: 2,549. Images: 3. Re: Ocean Spirit Catamaran (S. Africa) Very capable boats. I know of 3 long term live a boards, with long ocean passages under their belts. Nice layout for the size. Only complaint I heard about was the between hull overhangs at the sterns that can result in slapping at anchor. 16-07-2021, 15:55.
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